Last week, the rapper was met with heavy criticism when she uploaded the controversial lyric video for her new track ‘Only', which portrays Nicki as a Hitler-esque dictator and uses symbolism which seems to represent the swastika.

Nicki Minaj

She has now issued an apology for the clip on Twitter, explaining that the influence for the clip actually came from ‘Sin City’, and another animated series on Cartoon Network.

The artist who made the lyric video for “Only” was influenced by a cartoon on Cartoon Network called "Metalocalypse" & Sin City.

“As far as an explanation, I think its actually important to remind younger generations of atrocities that occurred in the past as a way to prevent them from happening in the future.

“And the most effective way of connecting with people today is through social media and pop culture. So if my work is misinterpreted because it’s not a sappy tearjerker, sorry I’m not sorry. What else is trending?”

Nicki, as portrayed in the 'Only' lyric video

‘Only’ - which also features Lil Wayne, Drake and Chris Brown - is due to feature on Nicki’s much-awaited upcoming album, ‘The Pink Print’, which will be released next month.